SI.com · Jun 25, 2019
Robin Roberts: 'Make Your Mess Your Message' in Inspiring Sager Strong Award Speech
NBA via TwitterRobin Roberts won the Sager Strong award Monday at the 2019 NBA Awards.
The award honors the late TNT reporter Craig Sager who died from cancer in December 2016, and he was beloved for his vivid personality and bright suits. Sager covered the NBA during his long career.
WNBA star Candice Parker and actress Issa Rae presented Roberts with the award. During her speech, Roberts said the words "courage," "faith," "compassion" and "grace" are often associated with the award and are a perfect description of Sager. Robins also joked about her new jacket that pays homage to the broadcaster, "If this doesn't wake you up in the morning, I don't know what will."